Pisa

Sure, the Leaning Tower is great, but don’t sell Pisa short, with a cultural, historical, and architectural significance that is often overlooked, this city is amongst Italy’s finest, and not to be missed-out on. Start out by grabbing a slice and moseying toward the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), where amid its spectacular view is the Romanesque marble Cathedral of the Duomo di Pisa, the Battistero (Baptistery) and Campo Santo Monumentale (cemetery).

Afterward, have a relaxing stroll along the gleaming Arno River toward the beautiful buildings of the Lungarnos, or if you are in the mood to check out the scene’s of Pisa’s plentiful medieval and Renaissance era history and structures, there is the Piazza dei Cavalieri (Knight’s Square), where Pisan’s would vocalize their issues. There are also nine historical structures for your viewing pleasure, including a church, statue of Cosimo I, and the 16th century palace Palazzo della Carovana.

Practical Info

The main train station in Pisa, Pisa Centrale makes transportation in and out of Pisa easy as ‘a pizza pie.’ Lines run by the hour, and if you happen to be based in Florence, trains run every few hours. Otherwise, there are a more than enough modern hotels, varying in quality amenities according to budget, to have a rest.